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W354 CHJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 CHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,530 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 208,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,060 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,060 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,792 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,787 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,516 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low, engine oil leaks, n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,516 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads starting to get low, engine oil leaks, n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,668 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,668 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,443 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,443 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,311 miles

n/s/f headlight comdensating

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,338 miles

both rear tyres on wear bands

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs lipped

steering box borderline fluid leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,750 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs lipped

steering box borderline fluid leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,734 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,943 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W354 CHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W354 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W354 CHJ registered?

W354 CHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W354 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W354 CHJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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